mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Nov 19, 2014 1:55:59 GMT
Lint and I will be headed to Kentucky on the 29th to pick up my new walking horse. Yes I decided JR isn't going to be able to do the trail riding like I want. I think his stifle may have been bothering him even though he goes sound. But if he keeps acting up on me I can't handle the jigging and crow hopping. So I found this mare. She isn't my color of horse. But there is something about her and I want her. I'm that way. Have bought most of my horses that way and well you have seen what I end up with. So I spent a few hours talking to the owner via FB and he said he would hold her for me. She is pure TWH but no papers. Has been used for pleasure and show. She is 15.2 and has a blaze. Her name is Sugar. He told me she never gets mareish and acts more like a gelding. No vices. He showed me a video of her and she has the smoothest looking running walk. She looked very calm and light in the face. I tried to share the video but couldn't. So here are a few pics I got off his ad. Not the best pics. Click on them to see bigger
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Nov 19, 2014 1:58:27 GMT
Here are 2 more
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Post by diamondgirl on Nov 19, 2014 2:35:43 GMT
Ok she might not be your color, but she is certainly mine, so when you get tired of her, just bring her to me. She is pretty. Congrats.
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Nov 19, 2014 2:52:18 GMT
Ok she might not be your color, but she is certainly mine, so when you get tired of her, just bring her to me. She is pretty. Congrats. Haha DG I see your avatar is my color.. Actually one of my best horses was a sorrel with a blaze. I like paints the best!! But ya know pretty is as pretty does... The best thing was her price...Even hauling to Ky and back is cheaper than most nice walkers I have seen on line. He also has a black one and told me he would give me a great deal on both of them... |
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nhg
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Post by nhg on Nov 19, 2014 3:37:47 GMT
She's stunning!!!
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mistersmom
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Post by mistersmom on Nov 19, 2014 13:45:16 GMT
Wow! She is beautiful. And I love the picture of him riding her. She looks very soft in the mouth and face, not like a lot of gaited horses I've seen where you have to be all up in their mouths. I can't wait to see her home with you! Are you thinking of getting the black one too?
So I guess this means JR is on the market now too? Maybe you can give someone a great package deal with him and Libby?
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Nov 19, 2014 14:10:44 GMT
Wow! She is beautiful. And I love the picture of him riding her. She looks very soft in the mouth and face, not like a lot of gaited horses I've seen where you have to be all up in their mouths. I can't wait to see her home with you! Are you thinking of getting the black one too? So I guess this means JR is on the market now too? Maybe you can give someone a great package deal with him and Libby? No not going to get the black one He is half walker and standerbred. JR will never be on the market. With his stifle issues I can't sell him and I won't send him to auction. He doesn't like men on him. So he will live his days out with me. I might try putting Biilie Joe on him. I had one friend that was very timid and he took great care of her. Otherwise I can ride him here or on easy trail rides. |
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Post by carshon on Nov 19, 2014 14:19:55 GMT
Congratulations! How refreshing to hear someone say - I bought a horse that is not my "dream color" but I got it because it is just a good horse. She looks beautiful! can't wait to see more pics when she comes home! And it looks like you are going to have to expand the barn after all.  |
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Post by horselover4life on Nov 19, 2014 17:17:02 GMT
Eye candy ....she is very, very pretty Ming.
She will have a great home as do all the others in the herd....
ENJOY... 
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Post by horselady on Nov 19, 2014 18:04:28 GMT
She is stunning. that chocolate color is just amazing. and he does look soft. And i love the fact that you are such a responsible horse mom . (but we know that already right)
dancing couple
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nhg
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Post by nhg on Nov 19, 2014 18:23:09 GMT
Like the title of the Mark Rashid book says 'a good horse is never a bad colour'. Well, it was color because he's an American but anyway...
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Nov 19, 2014 21:32:19 GMT
Thanks everyone. I wish next week would get here faster. I already have a new walking horse bridle picked out for her.
No I won't have to add on to the barn. I can put 6 10x10 stalls in it.4 on the back wall and 2 on the side. I'm hoping that we can sell Libby. Then I will have enough room to put in a feed room. But I do want to add on to it for a sawdust bin.
The 2nd horse I ever owned was a sorrel and he was one of the best trail horses I had. Of course I think all that I have owned but 1 have been great.
This is the bridle but I will be getting it in brown to match my saddles. It has the brow band and a nose band, a breast strap and reins. I think that will go good with her color.
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Post by horselady on Nov 20, 2014 0:26:43 GMT
She is going to be dressed for a parade come summer with those fancy leathers. and you deserve all of it. you sound so happy.  |
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Nov 20, 2014 22:20:30 GMT
Well the guy sent me a message and offered me to buy her saddle, bridle, and pad. Everything she has on in the pics. For 350 so I said ok. Can't beat that deal. If I don't like the saddle I can always get my money back on it. But I still want that brown bridle with orange inlay... This will be the cheapest horse and saddle I have ever bought.. dancing couple
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Terry
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Post by Terry on Nov 21, 2014 23:39:51 GMT
Congrats! She may not be your color, but she'll certainly be a beautiful addition to your herd, and a color you don't already have.  She is beautiful, and I can't wait to see more pics once you get her home. Congrats on picking up all her tack for such a great price, too! 
I forgot to add, I'm sorry to hear that JR isn't able to keep doing the trail rides. 
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Nov 22, 2014 10:08:36 GMT
What a horse! Stunning!! Congrats
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redzip
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Post by redzip on Nov 22, 2014 11:59:10 GMT
I like her!! Looking forward to hearing all about her |
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mingiz
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Post by mingiz on Nov 22, 2014 14:05:09 GMT
Well the only thing he told me that she does bad is when tightening up the cinch she will nip at you. I told him that I can fix that issue. At least he told me so I can keep and eye on her and nip her before she nips me. My biggest worry is that she has never been in electric fencing that he knew of.. So when she gets here and I hope we get back before dark. I will hand walk her around the fence line then turn a few out with her and watch and wait. Hopefully the others will show her the ropes. I might get some survey tape and put streamers on the fence so she will see it better. I'll be so happy when this fence project is done.
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Terry
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Post by Terry on Nov 22, 2014 15:40:18 GMT
I think the streamers are a good idea. Anytime we've run a new fence line, we always tie streamers to the top of it to make it more visible. It has always worked well for us. As for never having been exposed to electric fence, one good shock and she'll figure it out real quick. Pocket "learned" about electric fence (possibly for the first time) yesterday. I don't think she'll be getting too close to the fence line anymore.
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Post by 1fatmule on Nov 23, 2014 16:10:58 GMT
i agree, a wise idea to mark electric fence wire. a few streamers here, and there will help her determine where the wire is, better safe than sorry.
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She is beautiful, and I can't wait to see more pics once you get her home. Congrats on picking up all her tack for such a great price, too! 
